The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman

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Are you having difficulty conceiving? If so, you’re not alone. Having children is a basic human desire and most couples build their lives together, around the idea of nurturing and fostering children who will follow in their footsteps. To not be able to have a child is a confronting issue and going through IVF can be a difficult and lonely road with several unknowns. In this podcast you will get invaluable insights into Dr (“Prof”) Michael Chapman’s IVF practice. You will learn valuable tips and solutions to dealing with infertility, how to maximise your success rate, the impact of age on fert...

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The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman

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277. Does egg quality vary from month to month 09.01.2023 3:24

In this episode, Prof. discusses why egg quality vary from month to month. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

276. Can Ovarian Cyst cause IVF Failure 02.01.2023 5:48

In this episode, Prof. discusses if an ovarian cyst can cause IVF failure. He also elaborated on other factors that may cause IVF failure. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

275. How to Improve Egg Quality before Ovulation 25.12.2022 4:13

In this episode, Prof. discusses the period when this process starts, and also gave other factors in egg quality. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

274. Can the drug Overdrel replace the drug Pregnyl in sustaining Pregnancy? 21.12.2022 3:13

In this episode, Prof. discusses replacements of drugs on IVF, and why.  Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

273. What is the Role of Weight on fertility and Miscarriage? 19.12.2022 5:57

In this episode, Prof. discusses the effects of weight on the chances to become pregnant using IVF as well as miscarriage. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

272.Relationship of weight in men to having low hormones 15.12.2022 6:25

In this episode, Prof. discusses effects of being overweight of men to having low hormones.  Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

271. Male Infertility 12.12.2022 8:19

In this episode, Prof. discusses not just diagnosis but helping men come to terms with the fact that their sperm is the reason why they are not having children.  Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

270. Does Abortion Impact Fertility Rate 05.12.2022 3:29

In this episode, Prof. explains that abortion have no impact on fertility rate and he also discussed about DNA Fragmentation. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

269. Relation of Good Egg Quality to Age and PCOS 28.11.2022 4:41

In this episode, Prof. explains the relationship of egg quality to age and PCOS. He also discussed about impact of abortion on fertility rate. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

268. What is the maximum IVF Injection in New South Wales if you have a low egg count? 22.11.2022 5:17

In this episode, Prof. explains that there is no maximum injection anywhere in the world. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

267. Relation of Environment to Fertility Rate 16.11.2022 3:49

In this episode, Prof. explains the connection between the environment and fertility rate.  Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

266. Psychological Impact of Male Infertility 07.11.2022 3:50

In this episode, Prof. explains how having a good sperm number is related to manhood. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

265. Treatment of Adenomyosis 30.10.2022 3:51

In this episode, Prof. explains how Adenomyosis is related to poor egg quality and how IVF handles this situation. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

264. Effects of Steroids on Sperm Count 24.10.2022 4:53

In this episode, Prof. explains the effects of steroids on sperm count and how to get the normal count back. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

263. Ways To Test Egg Quality 18.10.2022 5:31

In this episode, Prof. explains ways how to determine egg quality.  Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

262. What To Do With A Bad Sperm 10.10.2022 6:57

In this episode, Prof. explains how an IVF doctor deals with a bad Sperm Test and also explains how sperm counts vary a lot.  He also discusses an interesting study that was done in Western Australia where an inmate in prison was convinced to produce a sperm sample every forntight for a year.  Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

261. Determining Sperm Quality 03.10.2022 6:23

In this episode, Prof. explains how the quality of sperm impairs fertility. He also discusses new parameters used in IVF to determine sperm quality. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

260. Smoking, Obesity, and Chemotherapy Impact on Egg Quality 27.09.2022 6:22

In this episode, Prof. explains the Impact of smoking, obesity, and chemotherapy on the inner workings of the egg — including mitochondria. Doctors continue to work on improving egg quality. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

259. Poor Egg Quality 26.09.2022 4:47

In this episode, Prof. discusses the capacity of an egg to accept the sperm and go through the complex process of fertilization and embryo development. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

258. Relationship Of Sperm Level To Flu And Infections 22.09.2022 4:33

In this episode, Prof. explains that low sperm count can be caused by flu or infections. The good news is that the sperm count usually improves within a few months in those cases. Prof explains how doctors use hormone levels from the Pituitary Gland to assess if or when the sperm count returns to normal. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

257. Does Covid Kill Sperm? 19.09.2022 3:25

In this episode, Prof. discusses how Covid-19 and other infections could affect sperm count. In some instances, the Covid Virus can affect sperm, but its effect on fertility has not really been proven.   If a male gets infected with viral infections, pneumonia, and debilitating illness, the sperm count will drop. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

256. What To Do If Eggs Don’t Fertilize 14.09.2022 8:40

In this episode, Prof. explains the process of egg collection and fertilization with donor sperm. In most cases, fertilization occurs in 60% to 70% of eggs collected.  Listen in to find out how the process works. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

255. The Impact of Egg Quality on IVF Medication 30.08.2022 9:00

In this episode, Prof. explains that there is a correlation between egg quality the woman’s age. Poor egg quality at a young age could also be caused by underlying factors such as obesity. Smoking can have an impact too. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

254. When Your Eggs Don’t Mature And Don’t Respond to IVF Medication 24.08.2022 8:29

In this episode, Prof. explains how IVF Professionals respond to this tricky problem. He explains this via a situation where a patient produces a good number of follicles but the eggs, unfortunately, don’t mature. He also discusses the impact of fertility on psychological wellbeing.   Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

253. Diminished Ovarian Reserve 15.08.2022 5:48

In this episode, Prof. explained how IVF handles the Diminishing Ovarian Reserve in women. He also discussed why women in their late 20s would seek embryo freezing.   Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.